Events Relations Manager

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. 

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Annual salary: £28,000 to£28,997 per annum depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus scheme (target based)
• Free, healthyand high qualitymeals when on duty
• Grow your Career
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Free car park
• Subsidised Taxi between 12am and 7am
• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast and dinner
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

An Events Relations Manager is responsible for managing all Conference and Events floor operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while optimising sales and ensuring department targets are met. Please note that you may be required to work early mornings from 7am depending on your shift pattern. You will also need to be willing to work evenings where necessary. 

What will I be doing?

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all Conference and Events floor operations
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
• Ensure compliance of brand standards
• Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
• Awareness of trends and propose ideas to build the range and quality of Conference and Events
• Optimise sales and contain costs, identifying any areas for action
• Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers
• Ensure staffing levels cover business demands
• Ensure that training is carried out on an ongoing basis
• Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
• Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Front Office team
• Assist other departments wherever necessary

What are we looking for?

An Events Relations Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Strong knowledge of hotel/leisure/service sector
• Record of success in Conference and Beverage, specifically the ability to deliver profit, control costs, and build customer loyalty
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional leadership skills to create a winning team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Conference and Events Operations experience in a managerial position in hotel/Events Centre or similar
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

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We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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